Dixon Place (NYC) presented the premiere of don't call me mcneill., as part of Under Exposed, Oct 2011.
Choreography + Text by Amanda Szeglowski in collaboration with the Company
Dance Mastery by Elle Chyun, Amy Moore, Jeso O'Neill, Amanda Szeglowski, Dana Thomas
Music by The Polish Ambassador
Audio Clips + Mixing by Jeso O'Neill
Costumes by Elle Chyun
don’t call me mcneill. probes the link between cultural identity and surnames. it addresses the phonetic alphabets and pronunciation formulas people invent for themselves and how those well-rehearsed routines are unconsciously handed down from generation to generation. the cast is accompanied by acclaimed electronic musician and dj, the polish ambassador.